Suriname
South America
| Area of Suriname | 145,654.8 km² |
| Population | 533,505 |
| Population change from 1975 to 2015 | +51.9% |
| Population change from 2000 to 2015 | +14.5% |
| Timezone | Suriname Time |
Map of Suriname
Population Over Time
Years 1975 to 2015| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 351,160 | 393,924 | 465,769 | 533,505 |
| Population Density | 2.41 / km² | 2.7 / km² | 3.2 / km² | 3.66 / km² |
Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 1400 to 2100| Year | Est. Population | Avg 10 Year Growth % | Avg 10 Year Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1400 | 11,427 | n/a | n/a |
| 1500 | 12,477 | 0.9% | 105 |
| 1600 | 13,571 | 0.8% | 109 |
| 1700 | 14,811 | 0.9% | 124 |
| 1800 | 36,810 | 9.5% | 2,199 |
| 1900 | 91,968 | 9.6% | 5,515 |
| 1910 | 102,750 | 11.7% | 10,782 |
| 1920 | 122,876 | 19.6% | 20,126 |
| 1930 | 146,926 | 19.6% | 24,050 |
| 1940 | 170,036 | 15.7% | 23,110 |
| 1950 | 201,341 | 18.4% | 31,305 |
| 1960 | 271,960 | 35.1% | 70,619 |
| 1970 | 352,935 | 29.8% | 80,975 |
| 1990 | 393,924 | 5.6% | 20,494 |
| 2000 | 465,769 | 18.2% | 71,845 |
| 2020 | 556,181 | 9.3% | 45,206 |
| 2030 | 595,287 | 7% | 39,106 |
| 2040 | 623,516 | 4.7% | 28,229 |
| 2050 | 640,910 | 2.8% | 17,394 |
| 2060 | 648,972 | 1.3% | 8,062 |
| 2070 | 648,158 | -0.1% | -814 |
| 2080 | 641,041 | -1.1% | -7,117 |
| 2090 | 628,915 | -1.9% | -12,126 |
| 2100 | 611,135 | -2.8% | -17,780 |
1. JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
2. CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
3. [Link] Klein Goldewijk, K., Beusen, A., Doelman, J., and Stehfest, E.: Anthropogenic land use estimates for the Holocene – HYDE 3.2, Earth Syst. Sci. Data, 9, 927–953, https://doi.org/10.5194/essd-9-927-2017, 2017.
Human Development Index (HDI)
Statistic composite index of life expectancy, education, and per capita income.Top Districts in Suriname
Districts in Suriname
| Name | Area | Population | Population Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brokopondo District | 7,344.7 km² | 12,353 | 4.36 / mi² |
| Commewijne District | 2,335.5 km² | 26,487 | 29.4 / mi² |
| Coronie District | 3,895 km² | 19,715 | 13.1 / mi² |
| Marowijne District | 4,684.5 km² | 18,131 | 10.0 / mi² |
| Nickerie District | 5,431.2 km² | 26,383 | 12.6 / mi² |
| Para District | 5,352.6 km² | 30,653 | 14.8 / mi² |
| Paramaribo District | 207.9 km² | 209,712 | 2,612 / mi² |
| Saramacca District | 3,739.2 km² | 16,998 | 11.8 / mi² |
| Sipaliwini District | 130,170.2 km² | 30,490 | 0.61 / mi² |
| Wanica District | 446.9 km² | 140,338 | 813.4 / mi² |
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